Colonial. Murder
IT was stated in our issue of Saturday that the man, James Martin, who was assaulted by one James Thompson with an axe at Canterbury, on Tuesday, 13th, instant, had died…
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IT was stated in our issue of Saturday that the man, James Martin, who was assaulted by one James Thompson with an axe at Canterbury, on Tuesday, 13th, instant, had died…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Edward Geaghan was charged with being concerned in the recent Bank robbery. Cameron, detective constable, of Castlemaine Victoria: I arrested ,the prisoner on the 30th of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A most atrocious attempt to murder two convicts had been committed by a policeman at Port Arthur. The Hobart Torn Mercury of the 29th December supplies the following…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. William Byrnes was charged with illegally riding a horse, the property of G. B. Caldwell, Esq. Mr. Caldwell proved the ownership, but the witness (Bishop) called to prove the offence said he had not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Harry Houdin had summoned Mr. John Taylor for an assault. The defendant did not appear. The summons was served at defendantâs residence, Mr. Taylor being absent from home. Personal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE[?]TâSamuel Wilson was charged with stealing, on the 31st January, at the Black Range, certain goods and chattels belonging to George Roberts, Joseph Haywood, William Harris, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →George Donald appeared to answer the charge of absconding from the hired service of Mr. John Tyson. The defendant was fined £1, and agreement cancelled…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In this case the plaintiff sued for £8 3s balance due for work and labor done under a contract The defence was “payment to Dunn’s partner” with whom the agreement was made Bourk not…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An investigation, which took place at the Yarra Bend yesterday, threatens to rival its dreadful interest the cases of Palmer or of [?]. An inquest, which occupied…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Peter Mort was indicted for that, on the 20th ; December, at Bingagee, he did assault one Thomas Mulligan, overseer at Boreeâa station of Mr All eyne'sâ, Defended by Mr. All man…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Opened pro forma this morning, and adjourn allow of the despatch of Criminal business until to-morrow at ten oâ clock…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →LICENSES GRANTED. â Richard Kelly, Hume Inn, Henry Adams, Woolpack Inn, Billybong, License of Thomas Thompson transferred toâ Boyd Corowa. Hawkers license granted to Henry…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Claim of £30, for damages caused by the upsetting of plaintiffâs dray in the river whilst crossing the punt. Mr. Miller for plaintiff. Mr. Blackmore for defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →William Norwood Potter, Robert Davey, Samuel S. Pebble, "W. S. Sutherland, and David Napier appeared in answer to a summons, issued at the instance of Captain Robert Chisholm Hutchison, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. William Hayes, soda water manufacturer, charged George Gascoyne, a person in his employ, with being drunk and neglecting the performance of his duty as a hired servant…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Peter Mort was indicted for that, on the 20th December, at Bringagee, he did assault one Thomas Mulligan, overseer at Boree, a station of Mr. Alleyne’s. Defended by Mr. Allman…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →DRUNKENNESS.âOn Saturday, Archibald McLean, charged with this offence, was dismissed, with a caution. On Monday, John Pureell was also discharged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Catherine Dolan on remand was again charged with stealing cattle. The prisoner had been given in charge by Messrs. Day, of Yarra Yarra, Billyqing. It was alleged by the witnesses for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In this case, the defendant (a squatter on the Murrumbidgee) was accused of illegally taking possession of a horse the property of the complainant, who is an innkeeper, residing at the Hill Plain. The real…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Luke Everett was charged on summons with using threatening language towards one William Waite. The complainant not putting in an appearance the case was dismissed…
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